A new electric sedan from China, the Xpeng Mona 03, debuted online on 11 June. It is the first EV resulting from the collaboration between Xpeng Motors and ride-hailing service provider Didi.
Xpeng Motors hasn’t revealed the M03’s specifications yet, but according to a report from Autohome, the new electric sedan should deliver a range of over 500 km. The same report also said that BYD is among the battery suppliers, indicating there could be at least two battery options.
Coupe-inspired
The M03 features a coupe-inspired and technical-looking exterior, recently becoming a staple format for modern Chinese electric sedans. Its curvaceous and aerodynamically optimized body should help with energy efficiency and driving dynamics.
At the front, the Mona M03 features a low-slung, fast-sloping bonnet, T-shaped headlamps reminiscent of the Polestar 3, a covered nose section, and a split lower air intake.
On the sides, rounded mirrors, flush door handles, and machined wheels give the M03 an elegant styling, while a straight beltline underlines its simplicity.
The rear end is notably short and has a convex surface around the center. A subtly integrated spoiler and T-shaped combination lamps are also among the design highlights at the back.
Cocooned feeling
The interior isn’t officially out, but spy shots had partially revealed it earlier. There’s a sleek dashboard that seamlessly blends with the door panels for a wraparound look, designed to give the driver and front passenger a cocooned feeling.
The steering wheel is a flat-bottomed two-spoke unit with what looks like scrollers on both sides. The EV features a bridge-type center console that’s pretty wide and could offer plenty of storage space.
The central area of the dashboard is dominated by a floating touchscreen infotainment system, which integrates the car’s comfort functions, vehicle controls, and entertainment features in one place.
The Xpeng M03 lacks an instrument cluster, which probably means all the driving information is displayed on the central touchscreen. Rear passengers benefit from dedicated AC vents positioned between the front seat backrests.
Only China?
Xpeng Motors has said that the M03 will cover various grades of autonomous driving, making features previously mainly seen in cars costing more than 200,000 yuan accessible to a wider band of customers.
For reference, when it announced cooperation with Didi in August 2023, it said that it plans to price Mona-series models in the 150,000 yuan range (around €20,000+). Deliveries of the M03 will commence in the third quarter (July-September).
Xpeng Motors will manufacture the M03 alongside the P7 at its factory in Zhaoqing (Guangdong Province), China. The company hasn’t said if it plans to launch the M03 in foreign markets.
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